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Haystack Rock

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Haystack Rock

Name: Haystack Rock
Rating: 2

Recommended by 16 hikers

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Location: Cannon Beach, Clatsop County, Oregon, United States

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1. Haystack Rock via Oregon Coast Trail — Cannon Beach

7.11km

01:48

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Haystack Rock via Elk Creek Road loop — Cannon Beach

7.27km

01:58

100m

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Haystack Rock – Cannon Beach loop from Cannon Beach

8.08km

02:02

10m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sue

August 10, 2023

Haystack Rock is a basalt sea stack that reaches a height of 235 feet (71.63m). From April to September, bring binoculars to view the puffins flying in and out of the crevices as they nest for the season. Other sea birds that can be viewed during spring include murres and cormorants. During low tide, you can explore the tide pools full of sea stars, anemones, colorful nudibranchs and sea slugs at the base of the rock. Avoid going beyond the signs disallowing passage, as Haystack is part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Kodo

October 2, 2022

one of the largest monoliths on earth

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Darren

April 30, 2025

I would have a look at the tide tables before planning a visit. There is a tidal pool where you can see fascinating marine life. Please don’t walk on any rocks anywhere here, it’s somebody’s home.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Cannon Beach, Clatsop County, Oregon, United States

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1. Haystack Rock via Oregon Coast Trail — Cannon Beach

2. Haystack Rock via Elk Creek Road loop — Cannon Beach

3. Haystack Rock – Cannon Beach loop from Cannon Beach

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